Australia

Rugby Australia have issued a directive to premier clubs in their respective States that top rugby players will be ineligible to represented lower-grade clubs ahead of their local revamped Super Rugby competition.

Rugby Australia said they are exploring the option of hosting a condensed Rugby Championship tournament later this year with the government.

Rugby Australia on Monday has announced the axing of one-third of its full-time staff along with 30 casual workers to deal with the financial crisis created by the pandemic coronavirus.

Incoming Australia head coach Dave Rennie reckons his experience with Glasgow Warriors will keep him successful in the Wallabies role.

Former Australia coach Michael Cheika admitted that he should have left the Wallabies role before the World Cup.

Australia might kick-start their local Super Rugby competition in July after the ongoing season was disrupted by the pandemic coronavirus.

Rugby Australia has confirmed Rob Clarke as the new interim chief executive after director Peter Wiggs resigned from his post earlier in the day.

Former Australia international Berrick Barnes has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.

Rugby Australia chairman Paul McLean reckons Raelene Castle's resignation from chief executive role was a result of bullying by "faceless people".

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has announced her resignation from the role with immediate effect.

The wage dispute negotiations between Rugby Australia (RA) and the players’ association (RUPA) has finally reached a conclusion with the Australian players agreeing to a 'significant reduction in pay'.

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot said the governing body will not guarantee a bailout package if any of the Southern Hemisphere team falls out financially following the pandemic coronavirus.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle stated that Dave Rennie is 'absolutely committed' to take up the Wallabies job despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The wage dispute negotiations between Rugby Australia and the players’ association failed to reach a breakthrough during their meeting on Saturday.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has agreed to take an additional 15 per cent salary cut to help the board overcome the financial instability caused following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle will face the challenge to retain her place in the board according to media reports.

Farmer Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has urged Rugby Australia to make effective communication with Rugby Union Players Association following the potential pay cut announced.

Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle announced on Monday that the board would not be able to guarantee retention of four teams in the Super Rugby competition in the long-term.

Former Australia head coach Michael Cheika regretted on not finishing the Wallabies role on a high during his five-year stint.

Last weekend in Hamilton, we saw New Zealand’s men and women win their home legs of the World Series, helping to consolidate both teams at the top of their respective competitions.